Description
Delightful and colorful pinwheel cookies filled with rich chocolate and fruity preserves, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Filling options: chocolate spread, fruit preserves (raspberry, apricot), nuts, or spices
Instructions
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixed with baking powder, stirring until the dough forms a cohesive mass.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and flatten each into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Spread your chosen filling on each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll each rectangle into a log from the long side to form the pinwheel shape.
- Wrap each log in parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled dough into rounds about 1/4-inch thick and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut oil for butter. Use gluten-free flour blends for gluten-free cookies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pinwheel cookies, dessert recipe, cookie recipes, fun cookies, family recipe